Home-based program effective in treating minor depression in chronically ill older adults
.... Among these barriers are disparities in Medicare reimbursement for depression and other mental illnesses compared with 'physical' disorders," he writes. "The current system can only be described as discriminatory and, in many cases, results in prohibitive costs for elders. To turn the implications of studies su...The future of nursing; overcoming obstacles today for a better tomorrow
...velopment assistance, on-site conferences, tuition reimbursement and recognition in the departmental newslette In the future, Jadwin plans to continue to monitor Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys and RN and CNA turnover and vacancy statistics, evaluate trends in staff satisfaction data, and support diversi...Government psoriasis research funding down over last decade while NIH budget up 148%
...for improved patient access to treatments and fair reimbursement rates for these treatments. "I look forward to meeting with Congressional offices to explain the devastating impact psoriasis can have on people, and the importance of increasing research funding for this disease," said Isabel Esteviz, a Psoriasis Fo...New research on reduced bone mass and risk of fracture in postmenopausal women
...o -2.49 indicates osteopenia. Many clinicians and reimbursement sources use the WHO definition of osteoporosis as the threshold for treatment. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), women with a T score of -2.0 or less or -1.5 or less with at least one risk factor should be treated to reduce th...Study: Too few doctors ask teens about smoking
...record. However, paper documentation is vital for reimbursement of services as well as for quality control and medical-legal reasons. ...Study: Dementia often undiagnosed in clinical settings
...uately address cognitive problems. And they need a reimbursement system that recognizes the value of their time taken in detecting and managing cognitive impairment in our aging population." Researchers examined 553 patients of 34 primary care physicians affiliated with three Portland-area managed health care plan...Knight Center seminar on 'The Human Brain'
...eals and a travel subsidy. The travel subsidy is a reimbursement of half the cost of travel up to a maximum subsidy of $300. The deadline for receipt of applications is September 15. Topics Keynote speaker Rick Weiss, science reporter, The Washington Post Overview, The Brain Then and No...Doctors miss chances to provide diet, exercise counseling to patients at risk of heart disease
...nt aggravates the problem by giving doctors paltry reimbursement for counseling activities while making it financially attractive to prescribe medications or procedures. "Even in those instances where medications are necessary, the guidelines for doctors still suggest that patients be encouraged to watch their die...Length of stay for inpatient medical rehab decreasing, efficiency increasing; death rate on the rise
... study in the October 13 issue of JAMA. Changes in reimbursement have reduced length of stay (LOS) for patients receiving inpatient medical rehabilitation, according to background information in the article. The impact that reduced LOS has had on rehabilitation outcomes including functional status, living setting,...DepoDur found to be innovative option for postoperative pain relief
...e litigation; availability of future financing and reimbursement policies of government and private health insurers and others; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in Endo's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC on April 30, ...Cruise ships -- An alternative to assisted living facilities for the elderly?
...ncluding costs of treating acute illness, Medicare reimbursement and other factors. She found that the net costs of cruise ship living were only about $2,000 higher ($230,000 vs. $228,000) than those associated with the assisted living facilities but resulted in higher quality over the 20-year period. Lindquis...FDA grants accelerated approval of TYSABRI, formerly antegren, for the treatment of MS
...he potential for TYSABRI may also be influenced by reimbursement and pricing decisions, the impact of competitive products, the pace of market acceptance, and any material issues, delays or failures related to its manufacturing and supply. For more detailed information on the risks and uncertainties associated wi...Diagnostic imaging surge by non-radiologists draws concern
...e twice again as high at 42.2 percent. Medicare reimbursement for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services increased at six times the rate (599%) for orthopedic surgeons than for radiologists (99%). The proportion of noninvasive diagnostic imaging performed in hospitals fell, with the in-patient percentage ...Report finds new model of care can improve quality, lower costs and increase physician efficiency
... that modifications to the current fee-for-service reimbursement system, such as payments for e-mail consultations,...authors further posit that the adoption of a mixed reimbursement model, which would add an annual per-patient fee, a chronic care bonus, and an overall performance b...Families inform roadmap to improve care for dying in nursing homes
...omes. One of the most critical: Improve government reimbursement rates. "Listening to families' compelling stories of end-of-life care, it is clear that nursing homes need more staff and better training for that staff," said Terrie Wetle, associate dean of medicine for public health and public policy and professor...Moving admitted ER patients into inpatient beds faster could significantly increase hospital revenue
...ressure to minimize health care costs and frequent reimbursement changes that reduce funds for uncompensated care, it is critical that hospitals adopt interventions to more efficiently move admitted emergency department patients into inpatient beds. This would free up emergency department beds for incoming patient...Georgia Medicaid program saves $20 million by controlling use of anti-ulcer drugs
...examined more than 1.1 million ambulatory pharmacy reimbursement claims for the program's enrollees during the 12 m...o found that requiring prior authorization for PPI reimbursement did not result in any adverse medical consequences that could have led to increased emergency room v...January/February Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
...g with treatment. The authors assert that improved reimbursement to primary care physicians for visits in which they negotiate diagnosis and treatment plans with depressed patients could improve treatment rates. Beliefs and Attitudes Associated with the Intention Not to Accept the Diagnosis of Depression Among Y...New test improves detection of bladder cancer
...u." According to the article, the average Medicare reimbursement for voided cytology is approximately $56, compared with $24 for the NMP22 point-of-care assay. "In conclusion, the NMP22 assay may be a useful adjunct to cystoscopy for diagnosing bladder cancer. Studies in different patient populations are necessary...Explosion of child obesity predicted to shorten us life expectancy
...tment, or offer only limited coverage. Nationally, reimbursement is as little as 10 percent, Ludwig notes. "To tackle obesity we will need unambiguous political leadership at all levels of government, to make clear that public health has to come before private profit," he says. "This means a fundamental shift in...